unfoldingWord_en_tn/1sa/04/22.md

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for the ark of God had been captured ... the ark of God has been captured

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "for the Philistines had captured the ark of God ... because the Philistines have captured the ark of God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)